The Young Salesman

The Young Salesman is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that follows the story of a young boy named Bob Mason who dreams of becoming a successful salesman. Bob grows up in a poor family and is determined to make something of himself. He starts working at a local store and quickly learns the tricks of the trade. Bob's hard work and determination pay off as he becomes one of the top salesmen in the store.However, Bob's success is not without its challenges. He faces competition from other salesmen and must navigate the politics of the store. Additionally, Bob's family is struggling financially, and he must balance his work with helping his family.Throughout the book, Bob learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, honesty, and perseverance. He also discovers the true meaning of success and the importance of helping others.The Young Salesman is a classic rags-to-riches story that has inspired generations of readers. Alger's timeless message of hard work and determination is still relevant today, making this book a must-read for anyone looking to achieve success in their own life.1896. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. When Scott Walton�������s father dies, he leaves him with the names of two relatives in America. Penniless, Scott must travel to New York City to meet his uncle, Ezra Little. Mr. Little grudgingly hires Scott, paying him only room and board. While he is staying with his uncle, he meets an older relative of the family, the kind Seth Lawton, who comes to visit. When Mr. Little�������s son, a spoiled young boy, steals his mother's pocketbook and implicates Scott. Anxious to be rid of Scott, Mr. Little fires him and asks him to leave his house. Luckily, Scott is soon able to get a job as a traveling salesman. When Scott is sent to Buffalo on business he is able to buy a bankrupt wholesale firm's goods for his company at a discount. For this, the company gives him a commission and a promotion. Now able to support himself, Scott is even more ecstatic when he learns Lawton�������s secret that cements his future. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.